UTES Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield
UTES has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 1.19 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Utilities
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLU NYSE ETF Utilities Sector Fund |
23,774 M | 2.75% | 5.17% |
| VPU NYSE ETF Utilities Shares |
8,892 M | 2.72% | 4.14% |
| FUTY NYSE ETF Fidelity Utilities Index |
2,425 M | 2.67% | 4.07% |
| FXU NYSE ETF Utilities AlphaDEX Fund |
853 M | 2.29% | 3.85% |
| IDU NYSE ETF U.S. Utilities |
1,410 M | 2.25% | 3.45% |
| UTES NYSE ETF Virtus Reaves Utilities |
1,413 M | 1.47% | 3.05% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| FXU NYSE ETF Utilities AlphaDEX Fund |
853 M | 13.97% | 100.0% |
| IDU NYSE ETF U.S. Utilities |
1,410 M | 6.16% | 99.0% |
| FUTY NYSE ETF Fidelity Utilities Index |
2,425 M | 5.41% | 100.0% |
| XLU NYSE ETF Utilities Sector Fund |
23,774 M | 4.27% | 100.0% |
| VPU NYSE ETF Utilities Shares |
8,892 M | 3.77% | 100.0% |
| UTES NYSE ETF Virtus Reaves Utilities |
1,413 M | 2.62% | 97.3% |
UTES Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-29 | 0.25 | -21.9% | 0.31% | |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.32 | -19.6% | 0.39% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.398 | +80.9% | 0.51% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.22 | -8.3% | 0.27% |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-27 | Quarterly | 0.24 | -7.7% | 0.32% |
| 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.26 | -3.7% | 0.4% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.27 | +58.8% | 0.44% |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-27 | Quarterly | 0.17 | -34.6% | 0.28% |
| 2024-06-20 | 2024-06-20 | 2024-06-27 | Quarterly | 0.26 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.26 | -21.2% | 0.56% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.33 | +22.2% | 0.74% |
| 2023-09-20 | 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-28 | Quarterly | 0.27 | +3.8% | 0.59% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.26 | +13% | 0.56% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.23 | -25.6% | 0.51% |
| 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.309 | +18.8% | 0.67% |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-21 | 2022-09-28 | Quarterly | 0.26 | +13% | 0.54% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-29 | Quarterly | 0.23 | +15% | 0.54% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.2 | -25.9% | 0.43% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.27 | +12.5% | 0.58% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-28 | Quarterly | 0.24 | 0% | 0.56% |
UTES Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, UTES's dividend yield is 1.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.19 USD by the current share price of 80.45.
As of July 2026, UTES paid a dividend of 1.19 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-22 and the payout was 0.25 USD.
UTES pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UTES has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-22.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UTES for the next payments are between 0.25 (+0.0%) and 0.329 (+31.6%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.45%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Virtus Reaves Utilities (UTES) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Virtus Reaves Utilities (UTES) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
UTES's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.62% per year. Strong growth: UTES's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
UTES's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.05%. If you bought UTES's shares at 38.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.19 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.05% of your original purchase price.
UTES Payout Consistency is 97.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Virtus Reaves Utilities has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
UTES's 1.47% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of UTES is unknown.
UTES's Overall Dividend Rating is 43.50%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-20 02:05 UTC